Gloster Strut, All things flying, PPL, LAPL, LAA, flyouts

Date of Next Meeting

Meeting Date 10-06-2025

From 6:00pm
Croft Farm Airfield
Defford

BBQ starts at 6:00pm but you must let Mike Waldron (info@carouselgolfing.com) know if you plan to attend the BBQ itself.
The visiting aircraft, weather permitting, will be a beautiful Isaacs Fury arriving in from Middlezoy with a presentation from its pilot on the Do’s and Don’t’s and how to fly it.

As usual, please feel free to bring a friend.

Calendar of Events

15/06/2025 Sleap Machine Meet

Full details on the website ( www.shropshireaeroclub.com/event-details/machine-meet )

19/06/2025 Popham Evening BBQ

Full details on the website ( www.popham-airfield.co.uk/bbq-fly-ins-2025 )

08/07/2025 July Strut meeting

Gloster Strut July meeting. BBQ at Croft Farm from 6:00pm. Presentation from 7:30pm

12/07/2025 Vintage Aerobatics

Breighton Vintage Aerobatic competition and summer BBQ. PPR required

12/07/2025 Sleapkosh

Sleapkosh at Sleap. 12-13th. PPR Required.

18/07/2025 RIAT

18-20th July at Fairford. Royal International Air Tattoo.

03/08/2025 Lundy Fly In

Lundy Sunday Fly In. PPR required

29/08/2025 LAA Rally

Leicester. 29-31st. Slots bookable.

26/10/2025 LAA 80th Birthday

The official 80th anniversary of the formation of the LAA (PFA back then).

Who are we?

The Strut is the Gloucestershire branch of the Light Aircraft Association (LAA).

We run monthly meetings for those interested in all aspects of light aircraft, be they aircraft pilots, aircraft builders, owners or just aviation enthusiasts.

You don't need to own an aircraft to join us, just have an interest in Aviation.

Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 7.30 pm.

From September to April we meet at the Victory Club, Lypiatt Road , Cheltenham , GL50 2SY.

In May, June, July and August we meet at a venue to allow outdoor events.

We also have a regular flying programme which includes an annual tutored jaunt across to Le Touquet for Channel Virgins and anyone else who enjoys a pleasant day out with an excellent lunch.

Our 2025 program is starting to take shape with flyouts, visits to Brize Norton, Benson, Brooklands and a return visit to the RAF Museum at Cosford.

We enjoy social events such as film nights, skittle evenings and visits to places of interest to members.

We have over 100 members and we’re a friendly bunch, so if you think we might have what you’re looking for do come to one of our meetings to 'try before you buy'. Joining the club is just £10 per year for Full membership.

A talk to the local scout group at Croft Farm

Regular talks on aircraft are an important part of the Strut

The Gloucestershire branch of the Light Aircraft Association.